MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police in Melbourne are investigating the discovery of a body in the Indian River on Tuesday.
The body of the adult man was found in shallow water near a barrier wall along the north side of the 192 causeway near downtown Melbourne.
Police said the man had a campsite along the riverbank west of the recovery location. They’ve identified the man and are trying to notify the next-of-kin.
“I noticed a police vehicle and a CSI van, suspicious activity,” Andre Walls told your Melbourne Community Correspondent James Sparvero.
Walls said me he was driving over the bridge Tuesday morning when he saw the officers who found the man’s body.
Police said the first person to see the body floating called 911 around 8.
“Shocking for the city of Melbourne and this area right here,” Walls said.
Police said it looks like no one harmed the man so it’s not a criminal investigation, but the investigation is still open and active so stick with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for any new information.